Unidentified printmaker from the circle of Balthasar
Moncornet
(c.1600–1668) and Peter Aubry
II (aka Pierre Aubry; Peter Audry) (1596–1666)
“Portrait of Johann Ludwig Hektor, Count of
Isolani” (aka “Iean
Lovys Comte d'Abisolani General de Croates” [as titled
in plate]), c.1637 (BM dates: 1626–1648), published in Paris by Balthasar
Moncornet (as inscribed in plate)
Interestingly, a century later (around 1750), an unidentified painter
executed “Portret van Johann Ludwig Hektor graaf van Isolani (1586–1640)” (aka “Portrait
of a Hungarian Envoy”), in the collection of the Rijksmuseum held by the Gemeentemuseum
(Helmond), that is likely to be based on, or related to, this etching, but
showing the Count in the reverse direction to this etching (see https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=urn:gvn:RIJK01:SK-A-2870).
There is also a strong possibility that both the print and the painting are
after an earlier portrait. Certainly, Peter Aubry II made an engraving (c.1648)
of the Count in reverse to this etching (see https://www.alamy.com/isolani-johann-ludwig-graf-publisher-aubry-peter-2-dating-16201666-image418615413.html,
but (to my eyes) there is a significant difference in the quality of the
execution between Aubry’s print and the fineness of this etching.
Etching and engraving on fine laid paper.
Size: (sheet) 20.4 x 15.3 cm; (platemark) 15 x 11.3 cm.
Lettered in plate below the image borderline: “IEAN LOVYS Comte
d'Abisolani General de Croates/ B. Moncornet excū”.
The British Museum offers the following description of this print: “Portrait
of Johann Ludwig Hektor, Count of Isolani; half-length, directed to right,
glancing towards the viewer; wearing fur hat decorated with jewel and feather,
doublet and chain; battle in background; in an oval, bordered by several lines./
Etching and engraving” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_O-6-17). See also
the description of this print offered by the Rijksmuseum: http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.155438.
Condition: a strong and well-printed impression in an excellent
condition for its considerable age with no tears, holes, folds, losses or
stains, but there are remnants of mounting verso.
I am selling this amazing portrait of the Count Johann Ludwig Hektor who
was the Colonel of the Croatian cavalry in the Holy Roman Emperor's army during
the Thirty Years' War (see the BM’s biographical details), for AU$261 in total
(currently/approximately US$172.37/ EUR160.01/ GBP137.62 at the time of this
listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the
world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries.
Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$261) as this is my currency.
If you are interested in purchasing this superb engraving showing the Count
as a determined man with a flight of birds to his left possibly symbolising his
aspirations to freedom and the halo-like cloud formation above his head—note
that I believe the Count is also portrayed in the distance on horseback wearing
the same military dress as the commanding leader of the cavalry engaged in a
skirmish at right—please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will
send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.
This print has been sold
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